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The Rat Chat

Ebonie and Phoebe

There are people who have rats – and then there are rat people! We are two crazy rat ladies discussing all aspects of rat care, diet, health, and behaviour, as well as sharing our own experiences of owning fancy rats. On The Rat Chat, we aim to promote good practice across all aspects of rat ownership. Hosted by Ebonie and Phoebe (UK based). If you have any comments, questions, or ideas of future podcasts you would like to listen to, please email us at: theratchat@hotmail.com

kids & family pets & animals

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00:22:51

Taboo the Game - Rat Chat Edition

The Rat Chat ·

2026/04/25

You know we love to put our own spin on existing games here at The Rat Chat - so today we bring you 'Taboo - The Rat Chat Edition'. Who will excel this time...?

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00:17:40

When Should You Rehome Your Pet Rats?

The Rat Chat ·

2026/04/04

It can be a difficult discussion, but it's an important one. Whilst we obviously promote what amazing pets rats can be and advocate for their proper care, it's also really important to discuss when rehoming may be in the rat's best interests. There can be alot of shame and stigma surrounding this, but its a very important part of ethical care and something we unpack and discuss in depth during this episode.

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00:23:16

Minipetz - A Walkthrough and Review

The Rat Chat ·

2026/03/21

Another of our classic 'review' episodes - this time for the small business 'Minipetz', who specialise in hand-made, naturalistic cage accessories for rats and other small animals, as well as stocking some favourite items from well loved brands! Please check them out on social media by searching 'Minipetz-New'.

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00:42:38

Hormonal Aggression in Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2026/03/07

Hormonal Aggression is an important medical condition to be aware of in our pet rats, whether you keep bucks (boys) or does (girls). Understanding how it works and how to treat it is an important part of rat ownership everyone is likely to come across at some point so in this episode we discuss the ways to idenrify, manage and treat this issue.

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00:33:44

Ratcessories - A Walkthrough & Review

The Rat Chat ·

2026/02/21

In this episode we do a walk through and review of the small business Ratcessories. It is based in Scotland, UK and run by a reputable breeder from the UK fancy, selling all manner of toys, treats, cage accessories etc. Join us on a nosey of this fabulous small business and perhaps get some ideas for your cage set ups!

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00:38:23

10 Reasons Not to Get Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2026/02/07

We talk alot about what amazing pets rats are but we also feel it's really important to give an honest and well rounded view of rat ownership and the possible downsides. In this episode we talk through the main reasons why pet rats *may* not be suitable for you and all the factors to consider.

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00:14:51

Who Said What - Ebonie or Phoebe?

The Rat Chat ·

2026/01/24

Welcome to Season 5 of The Rat Chat! We thought we would kick this season off with a fun game of 'Who said what?' where Ebonie's partner, Ant, reads out phrases one of us has said in a podcast episode (compiled by Steve and Kat of The Rat Wiki!) and we have to guess who said what!

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00:39:25

The Rat Chat Christmas Party 2025

The Rat Chat ·

2025/12/13

Welcome to the annual Rat Chat Christmas Party! Grab a seasonal beverage of choice, pop a cracker and bring out the mince pies whilst you join us for a festive special of chaos, games and a traditional Christmas song - reimagined for the rat world! Merry Christmas to you all x

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00:49:05

The Rat Chat Christmas Gift Guide 2025

The Rat Chat ·

2025/11/29

Welcome to another festive special episode - The Official Rat Chat Christmas gift guide. If you need any gifts for your rats, or the rat people in your life, this is the podcast for you! Join us as we explore and celebrate some of the fabulous festive offerings from the small businesses within the rat community.

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00:18:56

Holiday Care for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2025/09/20

You've packed your suncream, booked your flights and planned your excursions. You're off on holiday! But what about the ratties in the family? Finding good, reliable holiday care for rats can be a little more challenging than for a cat or dog but this episode talks you through the key things to think about and ask to make sure your rats have a fun and safe holiday of their own!

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00:27:23

Rat Stuff Storage Solutions

The Rat Chat ·

2025/09/06

So. You've got your rats. You've got your rat stuff - a cage, food, substrate, some cage accessories. And then you get just a few more cage items. And then one more beautiful hammock set. And then that huge branch calls your name. Now what? Where to store it all? How to calm the chaos? We've got you covered with all our rat stuff storage solutions....

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00:20:19

Things New Rat Owners Should Not Worry About

The Rat Chat ·

2025/08/23

Getting a new pet can be amazing but it can also cause some anxiety and bring up questions and worries. But today we discuss some of the things you shouldn't worry about to hopefully put your mind at ease on some of these topics!

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00:35:59

Diet and Substrate for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2025/08/02

Two of the fundametals of rat care summarised in one episode! An appropriate substrate and a good quality, balanced diet can set you off to a great start with your rats but it can seem a bit of a mindfield. In this episode we hope to cover the basics of these two key topics to set you up for success.

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00:56:05

Top 10 Pets We Have Owned

The Rat Chat ·

2025/07/19

We may be best known for owning rats but what other pets have we owned you may wonder? And how do they measure up against rats? Well. Wonder no more and settle in as Ebonie and I discuss (argue) this today!

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00:27:30

How to Choose a Good Rat Cage

The Rat Chat ·

2025/07/05

An important aspect of rat care is of course their home and choosing a rat cage can be daunting with how many are available online! In this episode, we discuss key features to look for when purchasing a rat cage and common pitfalls to avoid.https://theratwiki.co.uk/cages/

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00:33:43

Finish That Song Lyric

The Rat Chat ·

2025/06/21

In this crazy game that spans from genital warts, to net curtains to kazoos, Phoebe and I try to finish off the lyrics to eachothers song choices. Trust us when we say this episode is not for the faint hearted, but may not be as toe curling for the tone deaf! Brace yourselves people, you have been warned.

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00:43:31

Discussing our Unpopular Rat Opinions

The Rat Chat ·

2025/06/07

In this episode we decided it was time to spill the tea on some of our unpopular rat opinions...You know the drill! Grab a cuppa, a coffee or other beverage of choice and settle down for a chinwag x

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00:46:51

Ask Us Anything - Part Two

The Rat Chat ·

2025/05/24

We're back with part 2 of ask us anything - you know the drill, grab a beverage of choice and settle down as we spill the tea!

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00:46:59

Ask Us Anything - Part One

The Rat Chat ·

2025/05/10

You asked. And we answered! We posted on our Facebook page (The Rat Chat Podcast) to invite our listeners to ask us...anything! From rat related questions to human children, family holidays to arguments with doctors! And we answered. Grab a cuppa, a coffee or even a cheeky alcoholic drink and hang out with us for an in depth catch up 👀

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00:30:16

Mischief Made - A Walkthrough and Overview

The Rat Chat ·

2025/04/26

Fancy a bit of retail therapy? Who doesn't! In this episode, we take a nosey at the Mischief Made website and walk you through all the fabulous products they've got available after being recommended them by our friends over at The Rat Wiki. Grab a beverage of choice and join us for some virtual window shopping or, better yet, head over to the Mischief Made website and grab some treats for you and your ratties!

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